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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.67, 376.28 and 148.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.67, 376.28 and 148.33 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.67 : 376.28 = 148.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.67/376.28 = 148.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.67x = 376.28 × 148.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.67x = 55,813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,813.90/272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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